How to use a loan calculator — and what the numbers mean
Monthly repayment, total repayable, total interest, APR — what each figure means and how changing the term affects the real cost.
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£1,000 is a meaningful amount — not a minor shortfall, but not a full renovation budget either. Here are the situations where borrowing £1,000 tends to make practical sense.
Based on an indicative 49.9% representative APR (Cash Train Flex tier). These figures are illustrative only — your actual rate and repayments depend on your credit profile and affordability assessment, and will be confirmed at the point of application.
| Term | Monthly payment | Total interest | Total repayable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months Shortest term | £356.46 | £69.39 | £1,069.39 |
| 4 months | £271.80 | £87.22 | £1,087.22 |
| 6 months Most popular | £187.24 | £123.45 | £1,123.45 |
| 9 months | £131.03 | £179.25 | £1,179.25 |
| 12 months Lowest payment | £103.06 | £236.76 | £1,236.76 |
Illustrative only. Figures calculated at 49.9% representative APR (Cash Train Flex), fixed rate, monthly repayments. Representative APR means 51% or more of customers who are accepted receive this rate or better — your rate depends on your individual circumstances. Subject to status and affordability. Representative rates only — shown for illustration. Actual rates and terms confirmed at the point of application, subject to status and individual affordability assessment.
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Indicative 49.9% representative APR. Subject to status and affordability. 18+ UK residents only. Cash Train is a trading name of CM Beyer Limited — Unregulated lender.
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